The ________ measure of returns ignores compounding.

A) geometric average
B) arithmetic average
C) IRR
D) dollar-weighted

Arithmetic Average

The simple mean calculated by adding a set of values and then dividing by the number of values.

Geometric Average

The nth root of the product of n numbers, used to calculate average rates of return over time for investments that undergo compounding.

Compounding

The process where an asset's earnings, from either capital gains or interest, are reinvested to generate additional earnings over time.